Rosette Nebula

NGC 2237, NGC 2238, NGC 2239, NGC 2244, Sh2-275, Caldwell 39

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Object

Type

Open cluster with nebula
Constellation Monoceros
Coordinates RA:06h 31m 55s  D:-04° 56' 35"
Magnitude 4,8
Size 24x24 arc min

Image

Optics Takahashi FSQ-106N f/5
Mount Eq6-Pro
Camera Cooled Canon 50-DH at -10 C° (external temperature 4 C°)
Exposure 16x20 minutes, 800 ISO
Notes Image acquired from Canino (VT), SQM at Zenith was 21,2

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

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